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How to get fromFairfax to Wilsonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Wilson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain train Palmetto / ...
    6h 2m
    $133–214

  2. Drive  238.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Wilsoncar car 238.7 mi
    4h 12m
    $40–57

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0654s / ...
    8h 37m
    $55–87

  4. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    6h 27m
    $131–759

  5. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    6h 41m
    $101–528

Fairfax to Wilson by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Wilson twice daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna Metro South Bay P to Wilson Bus Stop via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C, Springfield Bus Stop, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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